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September 27, 2026
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Cracks as Gachagua Raises Doubts Over Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027

Cracks as Gachagua Raises Doubts Over Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027

Settling on a single candidate has been challenging, with other opposition leaders demanding that the candidate be named as soon as possible, while others push for the announcement by around May 2027, three months before the election..

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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed doubts about the unity of the opposition coalition, challenging fellow leaders to publicly commit to supporting a single candidate for the 2027 general election.

  • Rigathi Gachagua is questioning the commitment of some opposition principals, citing "slippery" behavior.
  • He publicly pledged to support whoever is chosen as the opposition's flagbearer, even if it's not him, and urged others to do the same.
  • The challenge comes amid intensified campaigns for the 2027 General Elections, with the opposition struggling to agree on a unified candidate.

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